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Arthur Conan Doyle was entranced by the notion of a brilliant detective who can deduce everything a stranger has been up to from the merest clue, and yet can't have a trusting relationship with his closest friend.
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Meaning of "Conan Doyle" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CONAN DOYLE

Conan Doyle  [ˈkəʊnən ˈdɔɪl] play
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Conan Doyle is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CONAN DOYLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KGStJ, DL was a Scottish physician and writer who is most noted for his fictional stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction. He is also known for writing the fictional adventures of a second character he invented, Professor Challenger, and for popularising the mystery of the Mary Celeste. He was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy and science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels.

Definition of Conan Doyle in the English dictionary

The definition of Conan Doyle in the dictionary is Sir Arthur. 1859–1930, British author of detective stories and historical romances and the creator of Sherlock Holmes.

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Conan Doyle

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2 QUOTES WITH «CONAN DOYLE»

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Frederick Buechner
It is as impossible for man to demonstrate the existence of God as it would be for even Sherlock Holmes to demonstrate the existence of Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Rafael Yglesias
Arthur Conan Doyle was entranced by the notion of a brilliant detective who can deduce everything a stranger has been up to from the merest clue, and yet can't have a trusting relationship with his closest friend.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONAN DOYLE»

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The Lost World
"Annotated text -- Critical essays -- Special text layout for students"--Cover.
Arthur Conan Doyle, Paul Cook, 2009
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Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Presenting 12 tales starring the legendary British detective Sherlock Holmes, this 1892 book is Arthur Conan Doyle's first short-story collection.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1892
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On Conan Doyle: Or, The Whole Art of Storytelling
On Conan Doyle is a much-needed celebration of Arthur Conan Doyle’s genius for every kind of storytelling.
Michael Dirda, 2011
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The Case-book of Sherlock Holmes
The last twelve stories written about Holmes and Watson, these tales reflect the disillusioned world of the 1920s in which they were written.
Arthur Conan Doyle, 2004
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Memories and Adventures
First published in 1923, this autobiography explores Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's life from his school years to literary success and beyond.
Arthur Conan Doyle, 2012
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The History of Spiritualism
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Arthur Conan Doyle, 2008
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Arthur Conan Doyle: A Life in Letters
A collection of letters between Arthur Conan Doyle (author and creator of Sherlock Holmes) and his mother, covering most of his life, written between 1867 and the year of her death in 1921.
Jon Lellenberg, Daniel Stashower, Charles Foley, 2009
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Favorite Sherlock Holmes Detective Stories
Presents a collection of adventure classics, including "The Red-Headed League," "A Scandal in Bohemia," and "The Final Problem."
Arthur Conan Doyle, 2000
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The Coming of the Fairies
To demonstrate his unshakeable belief in the spirit world, he published The Coming of the Fairies in 1922. Doyle’s book lays out the story of the photographs, their supposed provenance, and the implications of their existence.
Arthur Conan Doyle, 2012
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Teller of Tales: The Life of Arthur Conan Doyle
Winner of the 1999 Edgar Award for Best Biographical Work, this is "an excellent biography of the man who created Sherlock Holmes" (David Walton, The New York Times Book Review) This fresh, compelling biography examines the extraordinary ...
Daniel Stashower, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONAN DOYLE»

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Hindhead Conan Doyle house judicial review refused
Campaigners fighting plans to turn Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's former home in Surrey into a school for children with disabilities have been refused ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
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Conan Doyle letters about George Edalji case displayed
Letters revealing Arthur Conan Doyle's involvement in the 110-year-old mystery of a horse mutilation are going on display in Portsmouth. «BBC News, Jul 15»
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What's missing from celebrity activism in Africa? The people
They did so with the help of notable friends: Arthur Conan Doyle, William Cadbury and Joseph Conrad. In the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, ... «The Conversation UK, Jul 15»
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I see dead people: Fringe actors discuss playing dead celebrities …
From dark comedian Bill Hicks, who died in 1994 through Tony Hancock (1968) to Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle (1930) and ... «The List, Jul 15»
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Sherlock and Jack the Ripper take to the stage together
Mr Roberts said: “There's a lot of comedy within the show which allows for an interesting take on the traditional depiction of Arthur Conan Doyle's infamous ... «Darlington and Stockton Times, Jul 15»
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Big fun, small stage
... Chris Hibbs' “The Curious Case in the Colony,” featuring Conan Doyle's peerless fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, convincingly played ... «The Telegram, Jul 15»
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July 7, Assassination of prominent Syrian nationalist Abdul Rahman …
Born today: 1860 – Austrian musician Gustav Mahler. Passed Away: 1930- English Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. 1934 – French Scientist ... «Syrian Radio & TV Online, Jul 15»
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On this day: Andy Murray becomes Wimbledon champion
... founder of Nestlé; 1901 Johanna Spyri, author of Heidi; 1919 Jon Pertwee, actor; 1930 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes; ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
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On writing steampunk
She had the idea that I'd enjoy reading Verne, Wells, and Conan Doyle, and she was correct on all counts. My sister persuaded me to read the ... «Boing Boing, Jul 15»
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The language is in the details of language
As Arthur Conan Doyle said, “the little things are infinitely the most important.” Greg Hill is the former director of Fairbanks North Star Borough ... «Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Jul 15»

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